32 Best Sweet 16 Gift Ideas for TikTokers, Beauty Gurus, Tech Lovers and More (2024)

Available in a variety of colors and bundles (including a holiday bundle, gift bundle and bundle with 120 pieces of film), you can personalize this camera for any teen. It's perfect for a novice photographer — or one who's just looking to capture some cute pics with their friends.

This cute belt bag from Lululemon is the perfect understated piece for trendsetters who don't want to sacrifice style for comfort. The Good Housekeeping Institute even rated it as one of the best fanny packs out there. Plus, teens can wear it however they want: over the shoulder, across the body, around the waist and more.

Makeup gurus will be obsessed with this trifold vanity mirror that has three different magnification options, LED lights with adjustable brightness and a space in the base to hold jewelry, makeup products or hair ties. Our GH Institute testers appreciated the fold-up design and that it can swivel 180 degrees.

Compact and portable, this battery-powered Bluetooth speaker can turn any outing into a party. It easily clips right onto a bag (or beach chair) for hands-free music. Plus, it's water-resistant, lightweight and can be bundled with a charger or charging cable for hours of tunes.

With noise-canceling tech, Bluetooth abilities, a customizable fit with four different sizes of silicone tips and up to 30 hours of listening time with the charging case, these wireless headphones prove why many people are ride or die when it comes to AirPods. This set is great for taking to the gym, quiet listening at home or popping in during free time at school.

LEGO fans will adore this unique set that uses 2,316 pieces to recreate one of Vincent van Gogh's most famous paintings, The Starry Night. Not only is it fun to build, but it's great for displaying in their room once construction is done.

A cute way to cover and heal a pimple, these star-shaped pimple patches use hydrocolloid, a substance made of natural polymers that promotes healing. Starface's pimple patches are one of our favorites because they're designed to be worn while you're out and about.

Stanley's giant stainless steel 40-ounce tumbler isn't just a social media favorite — it also helps maintain the temperature of your drink. According to the brand, it keeps hot beverages hot for up to seven hours and cold beverages cold for up to 11 hours. Plus, it's designed so the bottom fits in most cupholders. Time to meet those hydration goals!

Turn any basic white wall into a futuristic dreamscape with this LED lamp projector. Teens can use the little device to create dramatic, cozy ambiance in their room. It is portable, can be rotated 180 degrees, has an adjustable base and features 16 different colors to choose from.

Comfy, stylish and trendy, these Nikes are not only one of the most popular pairs of shoes for teens right now, but they're also versatile — great for everything from working out to lounging. Available in a variety of colors and sizes for men and women, this sweet 16 birthday gift is a slam dunk.

Touted as founder Rihanna's "holy grail" skincare products, Fenty Beauty's Skin Must-Haves Set includes its wildly popular cleanser, toner, sunscreen, night cream and body moisturizer in travel-friendly mini sizes. It all comes packaged up in a cool box set for easy gifting.

These squishy slides are TikTok famous, and it's pretty clear why. They're incredibly comfortable, with their pillowy texture and lightweight foam material, easy to clean and ideal for wearing around the house. (They're also one of our top picks for TikTok's trending pillow slides.) Snapping up a pair of these will have teens staying stylish and keeping comfy.

Flash back to the '90s with this two-pack of disposable Kodak cameras. Great for vacations, parties or weekends away, these are fun for teens to use and a reminder of the pre–digital photo era: There's something special about taking a picture when you have only one chance to get it right. The cameras can take 27 pictures each, so tell them to use 'em wisely!

If you're looking for a more substantial sweet 16 gift, the Apple Watch Series 8 is a great option. The Good Housekeeping Institute's Tech Lab rated the Series 7 as one of the best smart watches. According to Apple, the newest model, the Series 8, has everything people love about the 7 and a few extra safety and health features, such as a wrist temperature sensor, menstrual cycle tracking and crash detection.

A cool gift in more ways than one, a mini fridge is great for storing drinks, snacks and other treats for teens to grab while studying, playing video games or having friends over. This option is our pick for best value mini fridge, since it's larger than the typical skincare/six-can mini fridge but more compact than some of the robust dorm room mini fridges on the market.

Plantifique has a solution for de-puffing skin and looking bright and awake for that early school day. This jade roller and gua sha set comes with an e-book to help teach you how to use the tools properly. Plus, according to the brand, both are made out of solid jade, so they're sturdy and relatively cool to the touch.

Let them know that you really think they're one of a kind with this unique birthdate scented candle. Each candle burns for 60 to 80 hours and includes information about their astrological sign, strengths and more.

Turn their entire library into a seven-ounce device. It's a space-saving way for teens to bring their favorite books on vacation, take them to school or just slip them into their bag for easy access when they have a free minute to read.

This slim battery pack from Anker is the perfect size for a teen to tote along next to their smartphone. It can hold enough power to charge most phones up to three times, according to the brand, and despite all that power, it weighs less than half a pound, so they'll barely even notice it's there.